Neymar keen to stay at Barcelona amid talk of Manchester United and Real Madrid as he says: 'I am happy at this club'
- The 24-year-old has been linked with moves elsewhere in the summer
- Manchester United were thought to be keen on a move for the forward
- However, Neymar has stated that he is happy to stay at Barcelona
- The Brazilian says they were sad not to win the Champions League
Neymar has confirmed that he is happy at Barcelona amid speculation that he could depart the Spanish giants this summer.
The 24-year-old had a key role to play in Barca's success this campaign - he scored the second goal against Sevilla in Sunday's Copa del Rey final and contributed 24 strikes in La Liga.
However, there have been suggestions that he could leave the Nou Camp over the summer, with the Brazil international yet to agree a new contract. One possible destination that has been mooted is Manchester United.
Neymar was involved in celebrations at the Nou Camp on Monday night after Barcelona's successful season
The Brazilian helped the Catalans win the Copa del Rey and La Liga, contributing 31 goals along the way
There were even suggestions that he could move to Barcelona's fierce rivals Real Madrid.
His club held celebrations for their successful season, and amid the joy, Neymar put those reports in doubt.
'It has been a great season for us,' he said, as reported by Goal.
'It was a difficult one because we were sad after being eliminated in the Champions League.
'But we did all we could to win the other two cups, and here they are.
'Thank you for celebrating one year more with us. Thank you for everything.
Neymar admitted that it was disappointing that the team were not able to win the Champions League
He also said that he was happy at the club amid speculation that he would move elsewhere this summer
'I am happy at this club and I am part of Barca. Go Barca, and go Catalunya!'
Neymar has become a key part of a hugely talented attacking trio since joining Barcelona, along with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
The forward provided 12 assists in La Liga this season to add to his excellent tally of 31 goals in all competitions.
Neymar has formed one of the most formidable forward lines in the world with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi
Neymar scored the second goal in the final minute of Barcelona's win ove Sevilla in the Copa del Rey
The 24-year-old celebrates with his son David following Sunday's success in the Copa del Rey final
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